Yesterday, I accepted to coach an old friend I have been back in contacts with.
I find it very interesting to be looking at his patterns. The mind i just so fascinating.
Obviously his first homework is to list on two different notebooks all the bad, negative
nasty things that have ever happened to him for as far as he can remember.
And on the other notebook to list as far as he can remember all the bad, negative, nasty
things that he has ever done to others as far as he can remember.
He was very surprised that this was his first homework to do. You see, he wants to be
a trader , and in his mind it means not dealing with his psychology/spirituality. LOL.
The discussion I had with him actually made me realize the depth of truth contained in
these very simple bouddhists requirements when doing their spiritual retreats:
- refrain from killing any living beings
- refrain from taking that is not offered
- refrain from all sexual activity
- refrain from false speech
- refrain from drinks and drugs which befuddle the mind and reduce mindfulness
- refrain from taking food at improper times ( after 12 noon)
- refrain from dancing, singing, music shows; from the use of garlands, perfumes, cosmetics, adornments, and ornaments
- refrain from using high and luxurious seats (or) beds.
I find it very interesting to be looking at his patterns. The mind i just so fascinating.
Obviously his first homework is to list on two different notebooks all the bad, negative
nasty things that have ever happened to him for as far as he can remember.
And on the other notebook to list as far as he can remember all the bad, negative, nasty
things that he has ever done to others as far as he can remember.
He was very surprised that this was his first homework to do. You see, he wants to be
a trader , and in his mind it means not dealing with his psychology/spirituality. LOL.
The discussion I had with him actually made me realize the depth of truth contained in
these very simple bouddhists requirements when doing their spiritual retreats:
- refrain from killing any living beings
- refrain from taking that is not offered
- refrain from all sexual activity
- refrain from false speech
- refrain from drinks and drugs which befuddle the mind and reduce mindfulness
- refrain from taking food at improper times ( after 12 noon)
- refrain from dancing, singing, music shows; from the use of garlands, perfumes, cosmetics, adornments, and ornaments
- refrain from using high and luxurious seats (or) beds.

